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Africa: The last growth frontier

Consulting firms are reporting steady or strong growth in their African businesses, albeit starting from a small base. Jawad Shaikh, a vice-president in Capgemini’s telecom, media and entertainment consulting practice, comments.

17 November 2008

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Africa is being increasingly seen as an investment opportunity, with Capgemini calling it “the last growth frontier”. The relationship is increasingly two way, with capital and skills flowing in both directions.

Jawad Shaikh from Capgemini said: “More and more, some of the learning, for example in mobile commerce and payments, is available to bring back to Europe.” 

To read the article in full at FT.com, click The last growth frontier.

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